Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Powell, Thomas F.
- Abstract:
- The collection contains Civil War letters and papers, material about the toll road from Watertown to Watertown Center, and miscellaneous legal and business papers from the Watertown, N.Y. area. The most significant piece of the collection are the Xeroxed copies of letters from Benny F. Murfitt, who was a sergeant in the 150th New York Volunteer Regiment during the Civil War. His recollections focus on the series of battles outside of Atlanta, Georgia.
- Extent:
- 7 folders
- Language:
- English
Background
- Scope and Content:
The collection contains Civil War letters and papers, material about the toll road from Watertown to Watertown Center, and miscellaneous legal and business papers from the Watertown, N.Y. area. The most significant piece of the collection are the Xeroxed copies of letters from Benny F. Murfitt, who was a sergeant in the 150th New York Volunteer Regiment during the Civil War. His recollections focus on the series of battles outside of Atlanta, Georgia.
- Biographical / Historical:
Thomas F. Powell, former Dean of Arts and Sciences at the State University of New York at Oswego, donated this collection of middle and late 19th century material to preserve its contents. Dr. Powell is a distinguished author in the field of American history having written dozens of articles and books upon the subject. His most recognized works are “Josiah Royce”, “Humanities and the Social Studies” and “Penet’s Square”.
Access
- RESTRICTIONS:
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Collection is open to the public.
- TERMS OF ACCESS:
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Please contact SUNY Oswego Archives and Special Collections for use restrictions.
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